Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Requirements

Without the efforts of volunteers we would not be able to run the program as efficiently as we do. Therefore, we ask that for each musician at least one parent/guardian/family member provides some volunteer help during the year. Volunteer commitments range from just a few hours to more involved positions that request commitment throughout the year; you can read about the variety of volunteer opportunities below. In the registration process we’ll kindly ask registrants to indicate potential areas of interest for volunteering to give the organization a sense of where we can call upon people for support. Thank you in advance for your commitment!

Volunteers are required to fill out documentation; please read more about volunteer documentation requirements.

Volunteer Documentation Requirements

If you require more information about volunteering, please email the WYO Administrator at WYO-adm@winnipegyouthorchestras.ca

General

  • Please choose this option if you are willing to work on one of these committees.
  • From time to time, committees are formed to assist the board in accomplishing a task. This may involve meetings, phone calls, and other work.
  • This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in joining the board and would like to get a feel for the issues involved.
  • Please choose this option if you are willing to make phone calls to sell or promote advertising and/or products to raise funds for one of all of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras.
  • Over 2 days during a weekend in the fall and 20 hours of time commitment.
  • Please choose this option if you are willing to be contacted for any situation that may arise that requires additional volunteers.
  • A spring day, typically the week before the Sounds of Spring concert.
  • 8 to 12 hour time commitment depending on tour plans.
  • May need to drive on your own.
  • A mini-van is ideal for transporting instruments or chaperones if needed.
  • Assist the conductor during regular rehearsals (as requested by the conductor)
  • Takes place in late November/early December.
  • Available for shifts on Friday: 4:00pm to 10:00pm and/or Saturday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
  • Check in competitors, answer questions and direct musicians to practice rooms.
  • Assist adjudicators.
  • Take place in May.
  • Check in musicians as they arrive.
  • Make sure they are ready and waiting outside for their audition time.
  • 2 to 4 hour time commitment (depends on the number of volunteers.)

Concerts

  • Provide support in the lobby and theatre by collecting tickets and handing out programs.
  • Assist the musicians in the Youth Strings in tuning their instruments prior to the performance.
  • Oversee and serve pizza to musicians. Clean up eating space.
  • Check all musicians against lists as they arrive.
  • Direct musicians to/from rehearsal.
  • Supervise musicians in rehearsal room.
  • Assist conductor(s).
  • Direct musicians to/from performance.
  • Ensure musicians get checked out by parents as per WYO policy.
  • Cleanup practice and dressing room.
  • Stay with your group for the entire duration from arrival to release to parents.
  • Arrive just prior to the doors opening.
  • Hand out WYO Brochures to interested ticket holders.
  • Accept donations to the WYO.